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Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
$87.48K Median Salary 3.1K Job Openings (Annual Projection) 6.9% Job Growth
About This Career
Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, gas, minerals, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, and oceans, and its magnetic, electrical, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, paleontologists, stratigraphers, geodesists, and seismologists.
Reported Job Titles
Engineering Geologist, Environmental Protection Geologist, Exploration Geologist, Geological Specialist, Geologist, Geophysicist, Geoscientist, Hydrogeologist, Mine Geologist, Project Geologist
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Skills You'll Need
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Abilities
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Category Flexibility
Deductive Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Written Expression
Information Ordering
Mathematical Reasoning
Speech Clarity
Near Vision
Speech Recognition
Fluency of Ideas
Far Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Number Facility
Originality
Perceptual Speed
Selective Attention
Visualization
Knowledge
Geography
English Language
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
Engineering and Technology
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Science
Speaking
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Writing
Mathematics
Active Learning
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Coordination
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Instructing
Social Perceptiveness
Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Presentation software
Map creation software
Computer aided design CAD software
Geographic information system
Data base user interface and query software
Electronic mail software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Document management software
Office suite software
Spreadsheet software
Data conversion software
File versioning software
Word processing software
Object or component oriented development software
Project management software
Web platform development software
Internet browser software
Tools
Soil core sampling apparatus
Sonars
Paramagnetic susceptibility analyzers
Electromagnetic geophysical instruments
Radarbased surveillance systems
Geological compasses
Hammers
Seismic recorders or seismographs
Water samplers
Map measurers
Laboratory mixers
Transmission electron microscopes
Drafting kits or sets
Theodolites
Height gauges
Picks
Magnetometer geophysical instruments
Video attachments for microscopes
Gravimeters
Binocular light compound microscopes
Drying cabinets or ovens
Thermistor
Conductivity cells
Soil testing kits
Laboratory separators
Pneumatic rock drills
Open stream current meters
Spectrofluorimeters or fluorimeters
Laboratory mechanical convection ovens
Laboratory box furnaces
Cold chisels
Inductively coupled plasma ICP spectrometers
Medical computed tomography CT or CAT scanners or tubes
Electron microscopes
Scanners
Laboratory sifting equipment
Hydraulic rock drills
Compressed air gun
Fume hoods or cupboards
Titration equipment
Pestle or mortars
Scintillation crystal assemblies
Levels
Graphics tablets
Chemical absorption gas analyzers
Open stream water level recorders
Spectrometers
Rangefinders
Stereo or dissecting light microscopes
Compasses
Benchtop centrifuges
Cyclone or vortex grinders
Magnifiers
Well logging downhole test equipment
Reverse osmosis equipment
Rock cutters
Commercial fishing nets
X ray diffraction equipment
Vacuum or rotary evaporators
Penetrometers
Dredgers
Portable seismic apparatus
Seismic geophones
Laboratory crushers or pulverizers
All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled
Organic carbon analyzers
Portable data input terminals
Polarizing microscopes
Forestry increment borers
Heating or drying equipment or accessories
Plotter printers
Nitrogen gas analyzers
Thermographs
Atomic absorption AA spectrometers
Bench scales
Resistivity geophysical instruments
Ultrasonic cleaning equipment
Sand testing apparatus
Solid phase extraction preparations
Global positioning system GPS receiver
Conductivity meters
Optical diffraction apparatus
Water analyzers
Clinometers
Electronic toploading balances
Microscope slides
Dissolved oxygen meters
Pry bars
Chromatographic scanners
Triple beam balances
Mainframe computers
Underwater cameras
Test sieves
Notebook computers
pH meters
Mass spectrometers
Digital cameras
Ion chromatographs
Axes
Laser printers
Jaw crushers
Protractors
Ultraviolet UV lamps
Desktop computers
Personal computers
Winches
Colorimeters
Radiation detectors
